Chapter 7: The Apostles, Mary, and Others

What is the significance of the number 12 in relation to the Apostles?

• It symbolized the 12 months of the year

• It represented the 12 tribes of Israel

• It signified the 12 disciples of Jesus

• It denoted the 12 miracles performed by Jesus

What was the original name of the apostle Peter?

• John

• Andrew

• Matthew

• Simon

Which apostle is best known for immediately leaving his job as a tax collector to follow Jesus?

• Thomas

• Matthew

• Jude

• Simon

Who is credited with writing one of the New Testament letters?

• James the Greater

• Thomas

• James the Less

• Andrew

Which apostle is popular as the patron of hopeless cases?

• Thomas

• Simon

• Jude

• Matthew

Who replaced Judas as an apostle according to the Acts of the Apostles?

• Matthias

• Simon

• Thomas

• Andrew

Who was the brother of the apostle Peter?

• John

• Matthew

• Simon

• Andrew

The Bishop of Rome is also known as the (a)  

Who is the first and best disciple?

(a)  

He is best known for his doubt, but after seeing the risen Jesus, he exclaimed, "My Lord and My God!"

(a)